INTIMATE PRAYER
Matthew 6:9
" 'In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.' "
We pray to the great God whose name and throne are far above all others. He is King of the Universe. But as a Father, He is not so far removed that He cannot be touched or sympathize with the needs and infirmities of His children. We can come to His throne in our times of need (Hebrews 4:15-16), and He really cares for His children. It would be like if I was to petition the leader of the most powerful nation on earth, President Barack Obama, for something, he would say, "Who are you?" because I have no intimate relationship with him. But his daughter Malia can sit on his lap and ask for anything, and he will listen to her. What a wonder that the King and ruler of all creation lets me call Him "Abba, Father" (Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6), and He listens to my prayer. "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you" (I Peter 5:7).
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: The God of the Universe is in intimate relationship with His children.
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Have an "intimate prayer" day. Love you.
Matthew 6:9
" 'In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.' "
We pray to the great God whose name and throne are far above all others. He is King of the Universe. But as a Father, He is not so far removed that He cannot be touched or sympathize with the needs and infirmities of His children. We can come to His throne in our times of need (Hebrews 4:15-16), and He really cares for His children. It would be like if I was to petition the leader of the most powerful nation on earth, President Barack Obama, for something, he would say, "Who are you?" because I have no intimate relationship with him. But his daughter Malia can sit on his lap and ask for anything, and he will listen to her. What a wonder that the King and ruler of all creation lets me call Him "Abba, Father" (Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6), and He listens to my prayer. "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you" (I Peter 5:7).
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: The God of the Universe is in intimate relationship with His children.
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Have an "intimate prayer" day. Love you.
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